What Is a Caravan Park?

A “Caravan Park” is a term specific to United Kingdom. In USA and Canada, it’s known as “Recreational Vehicle Park” (RV Park). People stay at caravan parks overnight or for a longer period of time. Caravan parks charge fee from all those who stay there. Government owned parks charge a very small fee.

Although caravan parks are usually found in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, their presence in other parts of the world shouldn’t be surprising. People often go with families or in the form of groups for enjoyment and amusement at these parks.

Tables, chairs, barbecue sites, hot tubs, garbage cans, showers and pools are the most commonly provided facilities at caravan parks, though this may vary from one location to another as some of the caravan parks are quite basic i.e. with very limited facilities.

There are various assigned spaces in caravan parks known as “pitches“. The pitches are private staying places of people who come to caravan parks for recreation. Electricity connections, drinking water stations, television and telephone links and lavatories are also provided with pitches.

Due to immense popularity of caravan parks, a number of groups and clubs have emerged over a period of time which seeks to bring all the fun loving and outdoor trip lovers on a common platform. Such groups sign up members, issue publications and provide complete information regarding caravan parks.